Cylindropuntia spinosior
Cane Cholla
Description
Cane Cholla is shrubby looking, resembling a walking cane with lots of branches covered with spines. It can reach 8' tall and 4' wide, resembling a tree. Magenta colored flowers, 3" wide, appear in spring and summer. Yellow, egg shaped fruit, 2" long, follow blooms. Use where it will not be disturbed since it's a favored nesting plant for cactus wrens and thrashers. Irrigate the cactus every 3-4 weeks after it's established especially during the summer.
Plant Type
Succulent, Cactus
Height Range
6-12'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
Yellow
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Hedge
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.